13. That instrument [the Constitution] meant that its co-ordinate
branches should be checks on each other. But the opinion which
gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional,
and what not, not only for themselves in their own sphere of action,
but for the legislature & executive also in their spheres, would make
the judiciary a despotic branch
--Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Abigail Adams,
September 11, 1804
This excerpt supports the conclusion that Jefferson disagreed with -
A the congressional power of Impeachment
B. the presidential power to veto bills
c. the states' power to amend the Constitution
D
the Supreme Court's power of judicial review
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